Dignity
The Call: At the Start of the New Year — Jessica
The dignity of every human being and the vocation corresponding to that dignity find their definitive measure in union with God. Mary, the woman of the Bible, is the most complete expression of this dignity and vocation. For no human being, male or female, created in the image and likeness of God, can in any way attain fulfilment apart from this image and likeness.
— John Paul II, MULIERIS DIGNITATEM
Well, there is dignity in work…and there is always laundry.
Response: Living and Learning — Cheryl
My husband and I don’t homeschool our children because we think we can teach them math or history or English better than anyone else. We homeschool our children because we think we, as a family, can together learn the important stuff: stuff like the fact that each and every human being — whether a stranger on the street or a younger sibling — is created in the image and likeness of God and is therefore to be treated with the respect that dignity demands.
I love the self-portrait, Jessica. It speaks volumes and you look lovely (especially after surviving such a long trip with so many kids). : )
Aw, thanks! Since we got back my days just seem to fly by and before I realize it’s late and dark and still haven’t gotten a shot. I hope to not repeat that today.
Love the shot of Bridget and Stella — big sister looks so patient!